Evaluation Of The Phytochemical, Vitamin And Antioxidant Potentials Of Citrullus Lanatus Seed:- Eze, Emmanuel C.
ABSTRACT
It is a known fact that
antioxidant, phytochemicals and vitamins in foods have many health benefits
including prevention of various diseases associated with oxidative stress such
as cancer, cardiovascular disease, neuro-degeneration and diabetes. Citrullus
Lanatus seed constituents were evaluated for phytochemical, vitamin components
and in vitro antioxidant activity to determine the potential practical
applications in food and other related areas. Antioxidant activity was investigated
by measuring its DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl) and ABTS (2,
2’-azinobis-3-ethylbenzothiozoline- 6-sulphonic acid) radical scavenging
ability as well as FRAP method (ferric reducing power). Quantitative estimation
of the constituents showed Flavonoids and saponins as the most concentrated
phytochemicals in the constituents, while alkaloids, total phenol, flavonoids .
There was a considerable ferric reducing power and higher activity found. The
significant antioxidant capacities of the seed constituents underline the
potential source of natural antioxidants and bioactive compounds for
therapeutic purposes. The vitanin evalustion of Citrullus Lanstus seed showed
high level of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Vitamin B3 , Vitamin E , Vitamin B12 and
Vitamin B9 are in moderate level while Vitamin B5 , and Vitamin B2 are in low
level
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CHINONSO, EZE. "Evaluation Of The Phytochemical, Vitamin And Antioxidant Potentials Of Citrullus Lanatus Seed:- Eze, Emmanuel C." Mouau.afribary.org (2023). Accessed 17 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/evaluation-of-the-phytochemical-vitamin-and-antioxidant-potentials-of-citrullus-lanatus-seed-eze-emmanuel-c-7-2